If it's been a while since you went bra shopping, or maybe you recently lost or gained weight, it may be time to do a little sizing. Most women's specialty stores like Victoria's Secret, Frederick's of Hollywood and Soma Intimates can take your measurements at the store. If you're a rather modest gal, and the mere thought of someone else's cold hands wrapped near your torso or "girls," (gulp) makes you cringe, then do a little field work on your own. All you'll need is a bra and measuring tape.
First, measure just below your breasts, around your rib cage. This measurement is the band size that will work best for your bra (we commonly see these range from 32 to 44, and up).
Second, measure the widest part of your chest. This means you'll need to extend the measuring tape from the middle of your back to the middle of your breasts.
Then you'll look at the following criteria to determine your cup size:
- If your bust measurement is 1/2 inch larger than your band size = AA cup.
- If your bust measurement is 1 inch larger than your band size = A cup.
- If your bust measurement is 1 to 2 inches larger than your band size = B cup.
